The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-04-22
A ROW AT AN IRISH RALLY.
The Platform Stormed and the Furni
tl1ra in the Hall Smashed

The Platform Stormed and the Furni-
ture in the Hall Smashed.
LONDON, April 21.-Mr. Gladstone writes
that he does not desire general election to
Parliament until the English mind is as ripe
on the Irish questionas the Welsh
and Scotch minds are, but
that that time is rapidly advancing
"Anyhow," he says, II am prepared to
face anything to defeat coercion | con-
tinue to hope for much from vigorous action
on the part of the constituencies whose rep
resentatives in Parliament have decisive
votes on the issue.
In the House OF Lords to-day Earl Cado-
gan moved a second reading of the land bill
Baron Denman moved rejection of the bill,
which, he said, was likely to hurry landlord
and tenant iuto litigation. The debate was
not concluded to-day.
SANDERsoN's BLUFF.
LONDON, April %, ) a. M-The Ne,cs this
morning says that Maj Saunderson has al
lowed it to become known that he will be at
home during certain hours of the day should
any one desire to communicate with him in
hostile spirit in respect to the accusation
made by him against the members of the
league.
At a meeting of the Ladies' Liberal Asso-
citation at Kensngton last evening, at which
several members Of Parliament were pres
ent, row arose on the Irish question.
Finally the platform was stOrned and a
free fight ensued, in which the furniture in
the hall was smashed and pieces used as
weapons Police succeeded in restoring
order after hard struggle,
making several arrests. Many
persons were injured, including two mem
bers of the House of Commons. The Indies
present, among whom was Mrs. Ashton
Dixie, made their way to the sides of the
hall, whence they witnessed the row.
THE TINES PUBLICATIONS.
LONDON, April -, ) A. M.-rhe Times has
published a second series on Parnellsm and
crime, including fac SjDtIe OF the Parnell
letter and the article connected Herewith
for distribution throughout the country.
A MEMORIAL TO GLADSTONE.
DUBLIN. April 2l.--The Lord Mayor has
called meeting for the purpose Of taking
steps toward the erection Of national mem
orial TO Mr.. Gladstone
Three more constables resigned to-day
rather than take part in evictions.
SYMPATHY FROM THE O, AR.
DUBUQUE, IA, April 2l--The following
cablegram was sent tonight:
TO William Eicart Gladstone, London:
The Grand Army Of the Republic Department
OF Iowa, representing $1,000 veteran soldiers, at
resolutions approving your Efforts on behalf of
the brave people Of ireland. aud extend 10 you
and them their warmest sympatnios and best
wishes in your great struggle Cor Justice and
liberty. w. a. McHgNRY.
Department Commander.
AN EFFORT TO HAVE CANADA PROTEST.
OTTAWA, ONT, April 2l.-The House of
Commons galleries were packed 10 over
flowing this afternoon wlsn Mr.. Culran,
member for Montreal Centre, rose 10 move
o resolution expressing profound regret at
the introduction into the Imperial House OF
Commons OF the coercion bill and protest
ing against It's adoption as being subversive
of the rights and liberties of the Queens
subjects in Ireland. Tho resolution fur
ther expressed the hope thnt there may
speedily be granted 20 Ireland
such measure Of nae rule as Is enjoyed ia
Canada, which, whilst satisfying the ma
tiOnal aspirations OF the people of Ireland
for SELF government, shall also be consistent
with the integrity of the empire as a whole
fia speech was brief but tO the point, the
main contention being that the coercion
bill would do more harm than good. The
,iebato was continual until nearly mid
night, when Il wps adjourned until 30